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MF53 UDO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,559 mi
Last recorded172,559 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 UDO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 172,559 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 172,557 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 162,721 miles

Nearside Front one wheel bolt differrent to outhers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 162,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine black smoke (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front one wheel bolt differrent to outhers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 152,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 152,940 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 152,733 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced brake imbalance o/s/f (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

small hole in exhaust mid held up with wire

Pass 16 Dec 2014 140,186 miles

one exhust mount broken

plasic under tray hangging down

Fail 2 Dec 2014 140,186 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

one exhust mount broken

plasic under tray hangging down

Pass 27 Dec 2013 129,734 miles

exhust rubber missing mid secsion

exhust rubbing on fuel pipe mid rear

o/s/r tyer 2mm n/s/r tyer2mm n/s/f tyer 2mm tyer worn low

Fail 19 Dec 2013 129,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhust rubber missing mid secsion

exhust rubbing on fuel pipe mid rear

o/s/r tyer 2mm n/s/r tyer2mm n/s/f tyer 2mm tyer worn low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 114,659 miles

centre exhaust blow

centre exhaust mount supported by wire

damage to os mirror glass

nsr tyre worn

play in osf steering rackend

Fail 13 Dec 2012 114,658 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust blow

centre exhaust mount supported by wire

damage to os mirror glass

nsr tyre worn

play in osf steering rackend

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,078 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,066 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 79,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,639 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,434 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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MF53 UDO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF53 UDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF53 UDO registered?

MF53 UDO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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